I'm in.. I know you make Black Bear two up on a 990 . Because you're writing up another excellent RR.
It has to be an awesome video. I was going to pass on it (riding BB) I'm getting a bit too close to 60, and/or, I need a smaller bike.
However,, if you guys can ride it two up on a 990, I've got to suck it up (with my woefully inadequate skills) and give it a shot..
Thanks for posting, I've read all your previous RRs, always entertaining and informative.

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Wow!!! first off thank you so much for putting this RR together. It's great and really insightful!

Lica , we are so ready to take your new bike for a test ride:) Post some pictures please.

Regarding TKC – 80 lesson learned the hard way - later in RR.

Hola Bartek!!

We've been waiting for you!

Can you believe that Lica has a shinier bike than Osito now????

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Originally Posted by joefromsf

Woo Hoo. Getting in early on a Wan ride report. And covering the best parts of the TAT, too. I'm hoping to relaunch, oops I mean restart, my Western TAT trip next year.

Hi Joe!
Nice to see you! Hope your ribs are healed up.
Oh, be careful - your favorite step is even worse this year than it was in 2012
I'll have some pics/screen caps for you on day 12...

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Multhaup

Woo hoo! The Wans are loose again, and this time apparently without the voice of reason! After all, if the Voice of Reason was present, Bartek would have changed out that TKC80.

Thanks for writing up another one Kelly!

hi Jonathan!
Thanks for joining us again. How's the leg doing?
hope it healed quickly!
Yeah - I gave the Voice of Reason to redog1 last year...I might have made a huge tiny mistake.

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Originally Posted by Just Paul

In!
And hello from Venice, Italy

Just finished our 18 day vacation and are headed home tomorrow

Buongiorno, Paul!
Um. Are you supposed to be checking ADV on your honeymoon??

Heh. Hope you and Jill had a great trip!
Did you get gyros on Santorini??

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Originally Posted by Ol Man

Great report, as always. You put a lot of effort into these reports and it is appreciated.

Aw, thanks, Ol Man!
I appreciate you reading them!

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Originally Posted by Phreaky Phil

Hi Kelly and Matt. Watching with interest. Loved Colorado last year and would love to ride more of it.
Have you had a chance to check out the Americas Cup boats. ?
Cheers Phil

hi Phil,
Yes, Colorado is worthy of a return trip! The TAT just skims CO. There's a lot more to see.
We got a little more this time, but still missed a bunch.

Nope, haven't looked at the boats at all! I forgot all about the Amer. cup, actually.
It's been a bit of a bust.

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Originally Posted by MizzouRider

I'm in.. I know you make Black Bear two up on a 990 . Because you're writing up another excellent RR.
It has to be an awesome video. I was going to pass on it (riding BB) I'm getting a bit too close to 60, and/or, I need a smaller bike.
However,, if you guys can ride it two up on a 990, I've got to suck it up (with my woefully inadequate skills) and give it a shot..
Thanks for posting, I've read all your previous RRs, always entertaining and informative.

hey MizzouRider!
haha, that little bit has probably made a lot of folks dig a little deeper...
But, it's worth it for Black Bear! This was our 2nd time.
It's soooo beautiful, definitely give it a shot.
There are just a few tough spots, and it's mostly that they mess with your mind...

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Originally Posted by AteamNM

Applause! Go Wan go! In always, the best RR writer is at it again.

Huba huba Kelly!

Gee, thanks, AteamNM!
happy to have you along for this one, too
Wait til you see how a 500 lb trials bike does in Moab!!

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Originally Posted by Alleycatdad

You guys rock. I spend one day at the kids' soccer jamboree, and look what pops up!

Can't wait....

Steve

Yay, hi Steve!
Hope you still have a good internet connection for the linkies!

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Originally Posted by Scribe

Sure would like to hear Big Wan's tips for riding two up in the dirt. You two do amazing things on that schoolbus. I don't even like riding two up on the street on mine.

....the voice of reason, not sure it's workin for me but I'll hold onto it for a couple of years. I've got a 1-2 year plan, when I move to my KTM950se, I'll pass it along. I've decided to patch up the 2 KLR's and get 1-2 more years out of them and then move onto a bigger, better more powerful ride. I'm ready. More than ready...